MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fuel tank cap is of temporary type
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting bolt snapped 2 x others intact (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fuel tank cap is of temporary type
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting bolt snapped 2 x others intact (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps misty, condensation, beam only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective - Not secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall - 185R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps misty, condensation, beam only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery tray corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/s/f, n/s/f & o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak, probe won't pick up reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery tray corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Archway (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/s/f & n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Inner step corroded
Offside Front door corroded
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside side repeater not working
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Inner step corroded
Offside Front door corroded
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside side repeater not working
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
both rear tyres slight surface cracks
Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/f + o/s/f inner arches slightly corroded but not within any prescribed areas
n/s/f + o/s/f inner arches slightly corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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A105 JHN is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A105 JHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A105 JHN is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1984.
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